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Tax season is around the corner and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites can help!

The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $39,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. IRS certified volunteers receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country.

In Connecticut VITA sites are usually located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, and schools.  In addition to getting your taxes prepared for free most sites also offer electronic filing (e-filing), which allows you to receive your refund in half the time compared to returns filed on paper.

VITA sites are open from the end of January through early April, most sites are appointment only.  To locate a site near you go to VITA sites or call 2-1-1 Infoline.  If you are interested in volunteering as a tax preparer or greeter at a VITA site please call or email us at (860) 951-2212 or info@cahs.org. Free training on tax software and tax law is provided by area VITA programs. 

2008 Calendar of VITA related Events: 

• Waterbury VITA site Kickoff event.  January 29, 2008 at Department of Labor Office, 249 Thomaston Ave. Waterbury at 10:00 am

• Danbury VITA site kickoff event.   January 31, 2008 , TBICO 39 Rose Street, Danbury, CT 10:00 am

• Meetings of Greater Waterbury Family Economic Security Coalition.  Second Thursday of the month at the offices of the Connecticut Community Foundation 43 Field Street Waterbury Ct.  (Feb. 14, March 13, April 10…) at 9.00 am.

• Next meeting of the Greater Danbury Tax Assistance Coalition. Wednesday March 12, 2008 at 11:30 am at TBICO, 39 Rose Street, Danbury, CT

• Next meeting of the Greater Bridgeport Family Security Coalition.  Wednesday March 19, 2008 at 10:00 am at FSW, Inc., 475 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT